TOMATO FLORENTINE SOUP

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When I get a craving for this soup in summer, I head ouside and pick garden-fresh tomatoes and basil. Use whatever kind of pasta you have on hand. -Engracia Salley, Bristol, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 cups spicy hot V8 vegetable juice
3/4 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook and stir for 5-10 minutes or until tender. Add the vegetable juice, pasta, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in spinach and basil. Cook 5 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted.

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